Career Profile
Film & Video Editors
Film & Video Editors edit oving images on film, video, or other media.
General Information
Edit moving images on film, video, or other media. May work with a producer or director to organize images for final production. May edit or synchronize soundtracks with images. Excludes Sound Engineering Technicians (27-4014).
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Film & Video Editors
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 23 openings per year are projected for Film & Video Editors.
Employment Change
Employment for Film & Video Editors is forecasted to increase significantly more than the regional average by 25.1% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $26.31/hour. Entry level workers are paid $17.85, while experienced workers are paid $32.34. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 134 Film & Video Editors in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 167.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Film & Video Editors are Motion Picture and Video Industries, Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers, and Religious Organizations.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Film & Video Editors include Communications and Media, English Language, and Computers and Electronics.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Film & Video Editors is Bachelor's. 83% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.